The Glass Sector shall operate a standard work week of 42 normal working hours. In the event of any reduction in working hours being required in order to comply with this clause, those employers currently working in excess of 42 hours per week shall comply with the provisions of this clause. Should the reduction of the working hours be necessary in order to comply with the provisions of this clause, such a reduction shall be without loss of pay benefits to the employee or a reduction in the employee's condition of employment.

The parties agreed that the existing arrangements for working hours in respect of the continuous process workers and shift workers will remain unchanged.